Controlled observational study evaluates pelvic floor muscle training impact on sexual function in women with stress urinary incontinence, suggesting beneficial outcomes.
Key Points
This study aims to evaluate the effects of pelvic floor muscle training on sexual function and distress in women with stress urinary incontinence.
Prospective controlled observational study with 102 sexually active women diagnosed with stress urinary incontinence and sexual dysfunction.
Participants were assigned to either a control group or a supervised 12-week pelvic floor muscle training program.
Sexual function was measured using the FSFI and FSDS-R, while pelvic floor function was assessed with perineometry.
After 12 weeks, women undergoing pelvic floor muscle training showed significant improvements in sexual function and urinary continence (p < 0.01).
FSFI scores increased from 21.5 ± 2.5 to 26.6 ± 3.3, indicating improved sexual function.
The percentage of women experiencing clinically significant sexual distress decreased from 100% to 58.6%.